13/04/2026
DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION | PUBLIC MEETINGS ANNOUNCEMENT โ PROPOSED ESKOM NUCLEAR POWER PLANT - THYSPUNT - KOUGA
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13 April 2026
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โ ๏ธ A major energy project proposed for the Kouga region is now open for public input โ and your voice matters.
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd has proposed the establishment of a Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) generating up to 5200MW, with Thyspunt in the Kouga Local Municipality identified as one of the potential sites, alongside Bantamsklip in the Western Cape.
The proposal forms part of a regulated Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), requiring public participation before any environmental authorisation can be granted.
The Kouga Business Forum is urging residents, businesses, and stakeholders to get involved, highlighting the importance of community input in a development of this scale.
The Draft Scoping Report has been available for public review since 01 April 2026 as part of the Scoping and Environmental Impact Reporting (S&EIR) process.
๐ข UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS โ APRIL 2026 (REMAINING SESSIONS)
๐ Monday, 20 April 2026
๐ 18:00 โ 20:00
๐ St Francis Bay Golf Club
๐ 556 Lyme Rd, St Francis Bay, 6312
๐ Tuesday, 21 April 2026
๐ 18:00 โ 20:00
๐ KwaNomzamo Community Hall
๐ Mjekula St, Humansdorp, 6300
๐ Wednesday, 22 April 2026
๐ 18:00 โ 20:00
๐ Sea Vista Hall
๐ Geelbek St, St Francis Bay, 6312
๐ Thursday, 23 April 2026
๐ 18:00 โ 20:00
๐ Oyster Bay Hall
๐ Oyster Ave, Oyster Bay
๐ Friday, 24 April 2026
๐ 18:00 โ 20:00
๐ Newton Hall
๐ 17 Goedehoop St, Jeffreys Bay, 6330
๐ REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION
๐ Register here: https://arcg.is/1uKaqD2
๐ง Email: [email protected]
๐ Tel: 011 254 4800 / 011 361 1300
WSP Group Africa has been appointed as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner.
โ ๏ธ Residents are encouraged to register, attend the meetings, and share this information widely to ensure full community awareness and participation.
Kouga Business Forum
The voice of business in the Kouga region